Kensington Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Kensington
Stay near popular Kensington attractions
Things to do

City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

San Francisco First Timer Tour Highlights and Hidden Gems

All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)

San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class with Bay Views | Gold Bar

Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour

San Francisco: Shared Deluxe Bus sightseeing Tour with guide
Top hotels in Kensington

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"We really enjoyed our stay at the Handlery. Our room was lovely. The staff was very accommodating and there were several wonderful restaurants right around the corner. We found it very convenient for both Bart and Muni as we were going to the concert in Golden Gate Park I would most definitely stay ..."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Poor service on check in, check out and enquiries. I stood in the queue to check out while 3 other customers were served. Check in experience was similar. Two staff then stood, chatted and ignored me. The air con in the room is noisy but is cold, which was appreciated. Well located and comfortable ..."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Great, very nice! Elevator was a issue"
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Where to stay in Kensington

Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.

Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

















